Julen Agirrezabala starts as Racing Santander return to the top flight | OneFootball

Racing Santander return to the top flight after 14 years, with former Valencia loanee Julen Agirrezabala starting the opener against Villarreal CF. According to Superdeporte, the Basque goalkeeper has been chosen ahead of Simon Eriksson.

The former Athletic Club player arrived at a key moment to adapt to José Alberto López’s tactical demands.

At 25, he is among Chema Aragón’s most significant investments of this window and seeks to reassert himself after half a season with little prominence at Mestalla. He is now permanently away from San Mamés for the first time following his move to Racing Santander.

Racing look to his development as he gets a chance to show he is ready for a Primera División goal. He will face forwards such as Mikautadze and Ayoze Pérez.

He will be the first goalkeeper to face Iñigo Pérez’s side in the new campaign.

Source: Superdeporte

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